Determining the Dependent and Independent Variables

A(n) _____________ variable depends on or is changed by another variable.

• dependent

• independent

Name the INDEPENDENT variable from the given table.

• minutes

• words

In the table, Bubbles is the ______________.

• dependent variable

• independent variable

Sarah is bringing treats to her elementary school class on her birthday. The number of treats she brings in is based on the number of students in her class.

t = the number of treats

s = the number of students

Which of the variables is INDEPENDENT?

• s

• t

Sophie earned Php 50.00 for every "A" she got on her report card.

m = money

A = A on the report card

The dependent variable is:

• A = A on report card

• m = money

Independent means

• an amount that can stand on its own

• an amount that depends on another amount

Which label best describes the dependent quantities shown in the table?

• Number of tickets (t)

• Cost (c)

If I drink a lot of water then I will have to go to the bathroom.

What is the red part?

• Independent variable

• dependent variable

If I drink a lot of water then I will have to go to the bathroom.

What is the red part?

• Independent variable

• dependent variable

Jimmy earned Php80.00 for every pizza he delivers.

m = money (dollars)

p = number of pizzas delivered

The dependent variable is:

• m = money

• p = number of pizzas delivered